Tukwila, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 28.7% more expensive than Tukwila, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,340 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tukwila, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Tukwila, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Seattle
than in Tukwila, Washington
Tukwila, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Tukwila, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower